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Ensuring access to critical materials for steel and wind sectors essential for EU clean-tech economy

Ensuring access to critical materials for steel and wind sectors essential for EU clean-tech economy
01/27/2023

Joint press release – The European wind industry and the European steel industry play a key role in enabling Europe’s clean tech economy. The upcoming EU Critical Raw Materials Act must account for the strategic role of this key value chain. It must ensure access to all critical materials for wind and steel, including rare earths, nickel, manganese, copper, aluminium, ferrous scrap, and glass-fibre fabrics. In the long-term the EU must ramp up domestic production and refining capacities for these materials, incentivise their circular use and promote innovative solutions.

EU and Industry launching a new project pathing the way for connecting multiple offshore wind farms and energy islands

EU and Industry launching a new project pathing the way for connecting multiple offshore wind farms and energy islands
01/20/2023

Europe is pathing the way for interconnected hybrid offshore wind farms. On this way offshore electricity transmission is a key challenge. The most efficient way of transporting electricity from offshore wind farms is via multi-terminal high voltage direct current (HVDC) grids. The EU-funded project InterOPERA will define future interoperability standards for these grids. The project was officially launched this week in Lyon, France.

Only a setback distance of 500 metres will support onshore wind in Poland

Only a setback distance of 500 metres will support onshore wind in Poland
01/20/2023

Onshore wind has been stalled for a long time in Poland. The overly restrictive “10H” distance rule that came in 2016 excludes 98% of Polish territory from new onshore wind farms. Poland is about to adopt a new regulation that will relax 10H.

WindEurope response to Spain’s proposals on Electricity Market Design

WindEurope response to Spain’s proposals on Electricity Market Design

01/18/2023

The European Commission is planning to table a reform to Electricity Market Design rules in March to help address Europe’s energy crisis.

EU wind installations up by a third despite challenging year for supply chain

EU wind installations up by a third despite challenging year for supply chain
01/11/2023

The EU installed 15 gigawatts (GW) of new wind farms in 2022. That’s one third more than 2021. This increase in new installations is an encouraging result given the overlapping challenges the industry faced in 2022. And the 15 GW installed are an important contribution to strengthening Europe’s energy security ahead of next winter. But Europe must continue to simplify permitting and invest heavily in its wind energy supply chain to deliver its energy and climate targets.

French renewable energy law: MPs must rise to the challenge and help boost energy security

French renewable energy law: MPs must rise to the challenge and help boost energy security
01/09/2023

On 10 January France’s National Assembly is set to vote on a bill intended to accelerate the development of renewable energy projects. But some Members of Parliament could be tempted to keep or introduce unhelpful amendments to the text causing the bill to slow down the uptake of renewables instead of speeding it up. France shouldn’t miss this opportunity to increase its home-grown renewable energy production. It needs it to meet its climate targets and increase its energy security.

EU Energy Ministers adopt emergency measures on permitting

EU Energy Ministers adopt emergency measures on permitting
12/21/2022

EU Energy Ministers agreed to urgently speed up the permitting of renewables. The decision for emergency measures to accelerate permitting had been reached in November already but the final green light was given at the 19 December Energy Council in a package deal with the agreement on an EU gas price cap. Notably the emergency measures on permitting mark the first time that the EU defines in law the expansion of renewables as a matter of overriding public interest.

Slovakia has excellent wind conditions but must remove barriers to wind energy

Slovakia has excellent wind conditions but must remove barriers to wind energy
12/16/2022

WindEurope participated in the annual event of the Slovak Association of Photovoltaic Industry and RES (SAPI). The event was held under the auspices Slovakia’s President Zuzana ?aputová. SAPI presented its study on the potential of wind energy in the country and a panel was dedicated to how the Government can boost the build-out of wind.

Repowering Europe’s wind farms is a win-win-win

Repowering Europe’s wind farms is a win-win-win
12/02/2022

What happens when wind turbines reach the end of their lifetime? WindEurope’s annual “End of Life Issues and Strategies” event (EoLIS 2022) showcases the latest trends in repowering, decommissioning, dismantling and recycling of wind turbines. The latest data presented at the event shows the benefits of repowering. It nearly triples the capacity of a wind farm while reducing the number of turbines by a quarter, all on the same site. It’s a win-win-win situation for energy security, public acceptance and biodiversity.

What is the wind industry doing on skills and education to deliver a fair transition?

What is the wind industry doing on skills and education to deliver a fair transition?
11/30/2022

On 16 November WindEurope Deputy CEO Malgosia Bartosik spoke at the European Employment & Social Rights Forum, organised by the European Commission. She presented some of the initiatives taken by the wind industry to ensure that it has the right talents to deliver the energy transition.

Increasing cost pressures and design flaws undermine Spanish auction

Increasing cost pressures and design flaws undermine Spanish auction
11/30/2022

Spain has published the results of its 2022 onshore wind auction. Plenty of wind energy projects bid in. But only 46 MW got awarded, results of combination of current cost pressures and a flawed “secret” price cap.

Government market interventions hit renewables investments

Government market interventions hit renewables investments

11/22/2022

Uncoordinated and ill-judged market interventions and new taxes on electricity producers are hurting renewables investments in Europe, at the time when we need them most.

Low wind turbine orders call for step change in Europe’s energy security strategy

Low wind turbine orders call for step change in Europe’s energy security strategy
11/01/2022

Wind turbine orders in Q3 2022 fell by 36% compared with Q3 2021. Europe urgently needs to solve permitting and strengthen its wind energy supply chain.

Europe needs to invest more in wind R&D to reach climate targets

Europe needs to invest more in wind R&D to reach climate targets
10/27/2022

The European Technology & Innovation Platform for Wind Energy (ETIPWind) has started its new 3-year cycle of activity. ETIPWind supports the alignment, coordination and prioritisation of wind energy-related Research & Innovation (R&I) policies in Europe. Representatives from the industry, researchers, academia and policymakers launched the new 3 year cycle this month at an event in Brussels.

OCEaN: Speed up offshore wind and grid development with robust and timely Maritime Spatial Planning

OCEaN: Speed up offshore wind and grid development with robust and timely Maritime Spatial Planning
10/24/2022

At a joint conference on nature positive offshore energy infrastructure hosted by Renewables Grid Initiative (RGI) and WindEurope, the Offshore Coalition for Energy and Nature (OCEaN) confirmed that it is possible to speed up offshore wind and related electricity grid deployment while protecting and restoring nature.

Hundreds of new jobs in offshore wind in Poland

Hundreds of new jobs in offshore wind in Poland
10/17/2022

WindEurope welcomes the announcement by Vestas to build a nacelle factory near Szczecin in Poland for offshore wind turbines. Poland already has a strong supply chain for offshore and onshore wind. Especially in the north of the country where coastal areas which had strong shipbuilding and other maritime industries now have jobs and growth from making foundations, blades and other equipment for wind energy.

The EU’s future-proof electricity grid will need many more onshore and offshore interconnectors

The EU’s future-proof electricity grid will need many more onshore and offshore interconnectors
10/03/2022

WindEurope took part in the European Commission’s Projects of Common Interest (PCI) Energy Days – which are dedicated to the practical implementation of the EU’s PCIs for energy.

WindEurope message to national Governments on electricity markets

WindEurope message to national Governments on electricity markets

09/26/2022

You will decide new rules for revenue caps on inframarginal electricity generation at the Energy Council on 30 September.

European Parliament doing good job on Renewables Directive – it must now deliver on permitting

European Parliament doing good job on Renewables Directive – it must now deliver on permitting
09/23/2022

Last week the European Parliament voted on the revision of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED III). The Parliament can now start negotiations with the 27 Member States on a final text – in so-called trilogues. These should conclude by the start of 2023. RED III is a critical instrument to drive Europe’s path towards climate neutrality and deliver on the higher wind ambition now set by Europe’s new energy security strategy – REPowerEU, namely 510 GW of wind energy by 2030 up from 190 GW today.

Emergency measures on electricity market: avoid a patchwork that undermines renewables investments

Emergency measures on electricity market: avoid a patchwork that undermines renewables investments
09/20/2022

The European Commission has proposed new rules that would cap the price of wind energy and other so-called inframarginal power generation at €180/MWh. WindEurope supports the aim of cushioning the impact of high electricity prices on families and businesses. But national caps that deviate from an EU-wide cap would create a patchwork that would undermine investments in renewables.

North Seas Summit focuses on how to deliver ambitious new offshore wind targets

North Seas Summit focuses on how to deliver ambitious new offshore wind targets
09/13/2022

Ministers and top officials from the 9 “North Seas” countries and the EU Commission met in Dublin today. That’s Belgium, Ireland, Denmark, France, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden. They adopted a declaration with ambitious new volumes for the expansion of offshore wind. They discussed how exactly to deliver those volumes, with a special focus on how to strengthen Europe’s offshore wind supply chain.

Emergency measures should target real profits only and support investment in renewables

Emergency measures should target real profits only and support investment in renewables
09/07/2022

Emergency measures on electricity markets should be temporary. Any measures on profits should target actual profits only. And they should support the urgent need for increased investment in renewables.

Baltic Sea Countries sign declaration for more cooperation in offshore wind

Baltic Sea Countries sign declaration for more cooperation in offshore wind
09/02/2022

On 30 August 2022 the Heads of Governments and Energy Ministers of the 8 countries around the Baltic Sea met in Copenhagen. They committed to new volumes for the build-out of offshore wind in the Baltic Sea and agreed to cooperate more closely on it and on energy more broadly

Sweden: Making up lost ground on offshore wind

Sweden: Making up lost ground on offshore wind
08/15/2022

Over the last few months the Swedish Government has made important announcements on offshore wind. Sweden does not yet use the full offshore wind potential its large coastlines offer. But they want to make up the lost ground. And the wind industry is lining up impressive gigawatt-scale projects in Swedish waters.

Energy security: France takes emergency measures to boost renewables

Energy security: France takes emergency measures to boost renewables
08/08/2022

France gets around 20% of its electricity from renewable sources – 8% from wind energy, but it needs more to meet its climate goals while reinforcing energy security. The war in Ukraine and disruptions in its conventional electricity generation fleet are putting France’s energy system under stress. The French Government is taking unprecedented steps to maximise renewable electricity generation as part of the solution.

First Greek Offshore Wind Law seeks 2 GW by 2030

First Greek Offshore Wind Law seeks 2 GW by 2030
08/04/2022

Last week the Greek Parliament approved Greece’s first Offshore Wind Law, a key milestone to kick-off offshore wind development. In the coming months the Greek Government will adopt several decrees specifying future offshore wind zones and auction criteria. By 2030 Greece wants to build at least 2 GW of offshore wind. Given the characteristics of Greek waters, much of it will be floating offshore wind farms.

Finland to build two large-scale offshore wind farms

Finland to build two large-scale offshore wind farms
07/20/2022

The Finnish Government has granted permits to lease its seabed for the development of two large-scale offshore wind farms. State-owned forest and seabed administrator Metsähallitus obtained permission to lease these areas.

Investors want to finance more wind energy – Governments need to back this

Investors want to finance more wind energy – Governments need to back this
07/20/2022

On 28 June WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson spoke at an EU Commission Forum on Protecting and Facilitating Investment in the Single Market, organised by the Commission’s Directorate-General for Financial Stability and Capital Markets (DG FISMA). The main topic of discussion was how to facilitate sustainable investments.

Negative bidding in German offshore wind law threatens supply chain

Negative bidding in German offshore wind law threatens supply chain

07/13/2022

The German Parliament has adopted a new Offshore Wind Law (WindSeeG). It makes important changes to the design of Germany’s offshore wind auctions.

10 GW of new wind farms a year: German Parliament adopts new onshore wind law

10 GW of new wind farms a year: German Parliament adopts new onshore wind law
07/11/2022

The German Parliament has adopted a new Onshore Wind Law (WindLandG) which aims to expand onshore wind by a massive 10 GW a year from 2025. It’s part of an “Easter Package” of measures which also enshrines the principle that the expansion of renewables is a matter of “overriding public interest”.

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